All MILFs are Mine Chapter 336: No one came back from here

Leon and Morin were now proceeding toward the Kingdom’s exit, with Dusk trailing behind them in his feline form.

"So, you're saying that tree predates the kingdom itself, and its existence is the very reason this kingdom was established?" Leon inquired, a look of bewilderment on his face.

"Precisely," Morin affirmed, executing a slow turn to face Dusk, his gaze laced with caution.

"These trees are exceptionally difficult to detect, even for a human or an Elf... so how are they capable of teleporting individuals here?" Leon's voice lowered in thoughtful inquiry.

"Master, I suspect the tree is being compelled by the dungeon to manifest the teleportation gate. Whenever a human or elf manages to circumvent it, the dungeon must be coercing this aspect of the world tree to inaugurate a portal," Dusk elaborated.

"The dungeon possesses such capabilities?" Leon questioned, his brow furrowed in confusion.

"A Realm Hold Dungeon commands considerable power, Master... compelling a world tree is a trivial matter in comparison," Dusk responded with an impassive demeanor.

"But, why? Why would it only teleport humans, elves, and beastkin, and not any monsters?" Leon pressed, his confusion evident.

"My father conducted research on that very subject... he mentioned something about dungeon overload or-"

"Wait... did you just utter 'Dungeon Overload'?" Dusk interjected, his expression turning grave as he halted his movement.

"W-What is it?" Morin asked, perplexity clouding his features.

"What exactly is 'Dungeon Overload', Dusk?" Leon sought clarification, his bewilderment persisting.

"Master, every dungeon has a finite capacity for holding sentient beings—creatures possessing human-like thought and agency.

It matters not from which species they hail—be it monster, human, elf, or beastkin. As long as they are intelligent, they are reckoned against this limit.

The capacity of a realm hold dungeon is presumably immense, capable of containing tens of millions of sentient beings... However, once this threshold is breached, the dungeon enters an overload state and its containment fails.

Consequently, every single monster within its confines becomes free to depart at its will." Dusk elucidated, his tone serious.

"Ah, so... you are-" Before Leon could complete his sentence, the entirety of the kingdom began to tremble.

*THUD-THUD-THUD-THUD-THUD*

"What the-" Leon exclaimed, struggling to maintain his balance as the ground lurched beneath him.

"What was that?" he inquired, glancing towards Morin.

"I-It's the giants..." Morin replied, his expression unreadable.

"Giants?" Leon echoed, his confusion escalating.

"They inhabit the lower levels and are in perpetual conflict, but descending to their domain is impossible... The heat there is unbearable," Morin stated gravely.

"Can you take me there?" Leon asked, his demeanor resolute.

"I am terribly sorry, but no human, elf, or beastkin can-"

"I heard you the first time. How about you escort me there now?" Leon reiterated, his expression unwavering.

"Y-Yes," Morin stammered, a flicker of fear in his eyes as he promptly nodded. The trio then exited the kingdom's main gate.

"Not even a tremor of this magnitude roused anyone?" Dusk inquired, looking around with a puzzled expression.

"Everyone within the kingdom is accustomed to such occurrences. It has become commonplace here," Morin explained as he continued walking.

"C-Can I ask you something?" he ventured hesitantly, turning his gaze towards Leon.

"What is it?" Leon responded neutrally.

"Do you truly have no desire to aid the inhabitants of this kingdom?"

"Why would I extend aid to anyone without receiving something tangible in return?" Leon countered, his expression remaining impassive.

"You possess great strength and formidable magical abilities, yet there is something about you that feels-"

"Evil? Selfish? Demonic?" Leon interjected, a wide grin spreading across his face as he immediately activated a skill.

<Adrenaline Rush>

The moment the skill was invoked, his eyes transformed into pools of pure black.

"W-Wh-at!?" Morin gasped, instinctively taking a step back from Leon.

"But fret not... I am merely a normal human," Leon assured him, deactivating the skill, his eyes reverting to their natural color.

"W-What in the blazes are you? A-Are you also a monster?" Morin stammered, his voice trembling with fear.

"Dusk, should he pose any further inquiries, dispense with his head. I have no desire for my attire to be sullied by blood," Leon instructed with a smile, resuming his forward march.

"Understood, Master," Dusk replied, a smile gracing his lips.

Henceforth, Morin remained utterly silent, daring not to utter another word as they continued their southward journey from the kingdom for a straight thirty minutes.

...

Thirty minutes later,

Morin abruptly ceased his movement and began scrutinizing the ground.

"What are you doing?" Leon asked, his tone laced with curiosity.

"The passage to the lower floor... It is located here," Morin announced, pressing down on specific points on the ground, initiating...

*SHHHHHHHHHHHHH*

Abruptly, a massive door concealed beneath the grassy expanse swung open, revealing a descending staircase.

The steps of this staircase were colossal, each one reaching nearly seventeen feet in height.

"These were not built for humans, were they?" Leon inquired with an impassive expression before immediately leaping onto the first step, with Dusk following close behind him.

However, the moment his feet touched the stair, a notification materialized before his eyes.

[You have entered a <NULL MANA> zone.]

[All forms of magic will be rendered ineffective here.]

"What—!?"

"Master, it's a trap!" Dusk exclaimed, turning instantly and attempting to leap back up, only to find he couldn't ascend more than two feet.

"Hah... Let me tally how many have been ensnared by this ruse now... Ah, yes, twenty-eight, including that black monster. You know, I rather approved when you stated you wouldn't aid these individuals... Yet, you remain a foolish and avaricious human after all," Morin declared, a broad smile gracing his features.

"Know this... I shall tear your head from your body the moment I escape this place," Leon stated with a composed demeanor, fixing his gaze upon Morin.

"No one has ever... returned from this abyss. Savor the remainder of your pitiful existence... Mr. Luster," Morin retorted, sealing the immense door once more.

*SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH*

"Well... Now I understand precisely why I intend to eliminate him. Come, remaining here serves no purpose. We must press onward," Leon replied with an unruffled expression as he began to advance.